Zel Costa Brava, Sant Feliu de GuíxolsZel Costa Brava in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Spain has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 5 hotels we score in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 2.3. Rooms from about $150 a night (cached, not a live quote).Zel Costa Brava is a modern hotel located on the hillside of Cala Giverola, near Tossa de Mar. It features 214 rooms and suites with a focus on biophilic design and eco-conscious practices through its Woke hotel programme. The property provides direct access to a public pebble beach and includes several indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and a fitness centre. For active guests, there are nine tennis courts, mini-golf, and various sports facilities. The hotel suits families and sports enthusiasts due to its kids' club and diverse recreational activities. One limitation is that the immediate beach access is to a pebble shore rather than sand.What stands out

Direct access to a pebble beach

Extensive sports and tennis facilities

Multiple indoor and outdoor pools

Eco-friendly hotel management

Watch out for

Pebble beach access

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